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Events & Deadlines
First-Year Honors Advisory Board Sedgwick County Zoo Trip
It's been a wild and wonderful year! Why not celebrate the year's end with a trip to the real Zoo?
All first-year Honors students are invited to attend the FYHAB Sedgwick County Zoo Trip on Saturday, May 7th at 11:15 a.m. or 2:15 p.m. Admission is free and shuttles will be available. Shuttles will leave from Shocker Hall at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and return at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. RSVP early as shuttle spaces are limited to 12 seats. If attending without the shuttle service, meet at the front entrance of the Zoo to go in as a group.
RSVP is required both to attend the event and to reserve a shuttle space. Click or scan the QR code to RSVP.
Register for Partners in the Parks: Appalachian Trail with NCHC
Partners in the Parks (PITP) is an outdoor experiential learning program sponsored by the National Collegiate Honors Council, in partnership with the National Parks System and led by faculty from colleges and universities across the United States. PITP projects at national parks across the country offer unique opportunities for collegiate honors students and faculty to visit areas of the American landscape noted for their beauty, significance, and lasting value.
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail project will take place from May 27th - June 4th, 2022. For more information and to sign up, visit the project website.
Graduates, RSVP for Donuts, Coffee, and Kudos Event
Honors College graduates and their families are invited to celebrate at this come-and-go event! Enjoy donuts and coffee while viewing the graduate recognition slideshow on Friday, May 13th between 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. with brief remarks at 10:00 a.m. RSVP here by Friday, May 6th.
Call for Honors in Practice Journal Submissions
Honors in Practice is accepting submissions for Volume 19 (2023). The deadline is January 1st, 2023.
Honors in Practice (HIP) is a refereed journal of applied research publishing articles about innovative honors practices and integrative, interdisciplinary, and pedagogical issues of interest to honors educators. HIP employs a double-blind peer review process. Authors should include discussion of how central ideas and practices may be applied in campus settings other than their own, and the thesis should be located within a larger context such as theoretical perspectives, trends in higher education, or historical background. Essays should demonstrate awareness of previous discussions of the topic in honors publications and other relevant sources; bibliographies of JNCHC, HIP, and the NCHC Monograph Series are available on the NCHC website. Visit the NCHC website for more information.
News & Information
Congratulations to Our Own Dr. Elaine Bernstorf!
Dr. Bernstorf was awarded the Laura Cross Distinguished Service Award at this year’s Alumni Association awards ceremony. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Bernstorf holds three degrees from Wichita State including the distinction of graduation from the Emory Lindquist Honors program. She began teaching at WSU in 1984. We are grateful for her dedication to students, education, and the Cohen Honors community. Learn more about Dr. Bernstorf in the Alumni Awards video. We are #ShockerHonorsProud of her meaningful work!
Still Looking for an Honors Course to Take Next Semester?
Here are some Fall 2022 courses that have a few seats available. Check them out and enroll today!
- HNRS 352 - Survey of Law & Public Policy (5 seats)
- HNRS 306K - Black Lives Matter (5 seats)
- HNRS 305U - The Power of Storytelling (3 seats)
- HNRS 305F - Epidemics in World History (2 seats)
- HNRS 306I - AGE: OK Boomer & Beyond (Only 1 seat left!)
Have You Seen this Neat Honors Video?
The Cohen Honors College has partnered with Wichita State GEAR UP to highlight current Honors students and Honors alumni! The first video in the series features sisters Madison and Makenna Roths. They share how the Honors College has made a significant impact in their lives.
If You've Read This Far, Thank You
Reply to this email with the year that Dr. Kimberly Engber was named the founding Dean of the Honors College. The first 3 students to answer correctly will receive Honors swag!
If you miss out on this Honors swag opportunity, look at the chalkboard near the Honors College front desk for another chance to win with a different trivia question.
Honors Suggestion Box
The Honors College Student Council wants to hear from you. Click here to share any comments, ideas, or suggestions you have about how to improve the Honors experience. It is anonymous.
Student Spotlight
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General Information about Honors
Email honors@wichita.edu at any time with questions or concerns.
The Honors student lounge, kitchen, and printing areas in Shocker Hall are open 24/7 by keycard access for all Honors students. Speak with the Honors Student Assistant at the desk or email honorsassistant@wichita.edu if you have any trouble.
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